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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.05, 1,382.87 and 272.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.05, 1,382.87 and 272.63 is: 408.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.05 : 1,382.87 = 272.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.05/1,382.87 = 272.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.05x = 1,382.87 × 272.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.05x = 377,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,010.48/922.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.88

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